Dennis E. Baumfalk, 73, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center after a courageous battle with MDS. He was born August 28, 1943 at Beatrice to Henry E. and Irma A. (Hrdlicka) Baumfalk. He graduated from Holmesville High School in 1962. He then served in country in the U.S. Army from 1964- 1970. He married Barbara Jean Yott on July 2, 1965. Dennis worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads as an Engineer Associate for 49 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Beatrice, the Eagles Arie #531 where he was a past president and the Bitting-Norman Post #27 of the American Legion, Beatrice. He was a loyal Husker fan, was fond of antique cars, liked traveling and especially enjoyed following his grandchildren in their activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marvin Baumfalk and sister, Celeste Baumfalk; parents-in-law, Tom and Helen Yott.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel with Chaplain Sharon Schuster officiating. Family requests casual attire. Burial will be in the Evergreen Home Cemetery with military honors by the Bitting Norman Post #27 of the American Legion and the Nebraska Army National Guard. Visitation will be held at Harman-Wright Mortuary Thursday 9AM-9PM with the family greeting friends from 6:30 – 8 pm. A register book is also available online at www.harmanwrightmortuary.com for messages of condolence. A memorial is established to Family choice with the mortuary in charge. Harman-Wright Mortuary in charge of arrangements.